Building at One York Street gets started

by mbuckstein | February 6, 2013 10:23 am

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Earlier this month construction began on a 74,322-m² (800,000 sf), 35-storey office tower in Toronto’s core.

Developed by Menkes and Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) and designed by Sweeny Sterling Finlayson & Co. Architects, the tower is located at One York Street in an area becoming increasingly popular for office buildings—partially due to access to Union station’s transit terminal.

The estimated $375-million project is targeting Canada Green Building Council’s (CaGBC’s) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification.

Menkes vice-president, sales and marketing, Mimi Ng explained some of the sustainable design features toConstruction Canada Online. The projects attributes include:

• rooftop solar panels;
• water conservation through collection of rain and groundwater through cisterns that supply washroom plumbing fixtures and irrigation;
• heat-recovery wheels on ventilation units;
• high-efficiency lighting and lighting controls, including daylight harvesting and occupancy sensors;
• electric-vehicle-charging stations; and
• bicycle racks and dedicated change room facilities for cyclist commuters.

This structure will be part of a larger 0.8-ha (2-acre) development of commercial, residential, and retail space. It is expected to be completed in the summer of 2016.

Source URL: https://www.constructioncanada.net/building-at-one-york-street-gets-started/

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